Prayers Pouring In After 'Horrifying' Hot Air Balloon Accident first appeared on The Spun on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.

CNN — At least eight people are dead following an accident involving a hot air balloon in Brazil’s southern region of Santa Catarina on Saturday, according to the local governor.

He said 21 people were on board; the other 13 survived. Video posted to social media shows a hot air balloon catching fire while in the sky. The balloon then deflates and falls to the ground.

He said 21 people were on board; the other 13 survived. Video posted to social media shows a hot air balloon catching fire while in the sky. The balloon then deflates and falls to the ground. “We saw ...

In another recent hot air balloon crash in Brazil, one person died and multiple people were injured on June 15, the G1 news outlet reported. (This story has been updated to add new information.) ...